Third Bhutan Culture Day Held at Chungjeong Temple in Seoul
Justin Whitaker
16 June 2026
Seoul temple hosts cultural programs highlighting Bhutanese tourism, wellness, and Gross National Happiness
When the Buddha Became Time: The Third Turning of the Wheel
Rebecca Wong
29 April 2026
This year’s Vesak marks the Third Turning of the Dharma Wheel according to the Kalachakra tradition, making May 1 particularly potent
Vajrakilaya Dubchen Held at Buddha Dordenma Kuensel Phodrang from 15–21 February
Raymond Lam
16 February 2026
Held to celebrate His Majesty the Fifth King’s forty-sixth birthday, the Vajrakilaya Great Accomplishment Ritual sweeps away all obstacles
Sacred Pilgrimage – Journey through the Magical Kingdom of Bhutan
Sarah C. Beasley
9 December 2025
Bhutan’s sacred caves, forests, and monasteries offered a journey beyond words—an immersion into lineage, devotion, and the living Dharma
Princess Ashi Kesang Choden T. Discusses Monastic Conservation
Rebecca Wong
10 November 2025
The Zhung Dratshang Preservation and Antiquities Conservation Center supports the preservation and continuity of Bhutan’s heritage
Excess, Moderation, and Skillful Means: Bhutanese Dharma Leadership in a Changing World
Dendup Chophel
17 October 2025
How the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan’s foremost ecclesial figure is helping Bhutanese navigate a balance between modernity and Dharma
Decoding the Mountains and the Wind: A Pilgrimage on the Trail of The Dakini Code
Rebecca Wong
8 September 2025
From Nepal to Bhutan, Rebecca Wong traces sacred locations of powerful feminine energies in Laurence Brahm’s movie “The Dakini Code”
H.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future
Raymond Lam
11 July 2025
An in-depth conversation with a senior leader of Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body about his vision and hope for the Buddhism of the future
Buddhistdoor View: In Times of Chaos, Countries Should Unite in Dharma Solidarity
Buddhistdoor Global
3 May 2025
Buddhism offers the historic and contemporary values that ground Asian countries in multilateral harmony and balance
Bhutan – Teaching Buddhism in a Buddhist Country
Noa Jones
28 June 2024
Noa Jones discusses Buddhist education in Bhutan as the nation embarks on bold plans for its future
7th Moenlam Chenmo held at Punakha in Bhutan
Raymond Lam
24 January 2024
This year’s Moenlam Chenmo in Bhutan is being presided over by eminent teacher and monastic administrator Sangay Dorji
The Monk and the Gun – New Film from Director Pawo Choyning Dorji
Sarah C. Beasley
13 October 2023
BDG columnist Sarah C. Beasley reviews the latest film from Bhutanese filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji, about Bhutan’s transition to a democracy in 2006